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All inclusive trips can be arranged. These can include transportation, nightly accommodation, meals, and hiking guides. The road has recently (in the past two years) been paved due to a visit from Azerbaijan's President. Now a car can make the trip to Khinalig. Before paving an SUV was essential (but still recommended).

Baku Taxi Services, (bakutaxi@gmail.com). Roundtrip Baku to Khinalug (Xinaliq). 130 AZN (156USD) for a driver from Baku to Khinaliq and back to Baku. Leave day 1, arrive and sleep in Khinaliq or village of your request. Return day 2 around mid day. Many opportunities to stop and take pictures. All additional gas burning excursions from route can be negotiated. Contact a few days in advance to schedule service. English is spoken here. edit

Walk. There won't be many other options. It should not be a problem for a reasonably fit person though you might find yourself winded from the steep hills and high altitude. Khinalug is a very small settlement.

Khinalug boasts of some of the best hiking and camping in Azerbaijan. The surroundings of the village are wide open and include nearby caves with a waterfall. The water is actually filtering through the cliff rocks. More extensive hikes can be done by using a guide book or hiring a local guide. Horses can also be rented to carry gear and/or people.

Note: Keep in mind that hiking is not considered a recreational activity for most Azerbaijani people, but Khinalugian people are more appreciative of the benefits of eco-tourism.

There is an official guest house but a number of local families offer home-stay arrangements from 5AZN.

Zaur Lalayev (+994 518309720 mobile, ) runs a cozy guest house from his family home. 15 AZN per person would be appropriate, but Zaur likes his guests to only pay what they can. His family will offer you warm home cooked meals and hot tea. Zaur's late father Badal was featured in Mark Elliot's guide book. Zaur now took over and runs hiking and horse excursions adventures.